Adorable footage posted on January 28 captures scenes from a special snack-related soiree enjoyed by several of Oregon Zoo’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There aren't many problems that a cute animal can't solve (at least temporarily). A sweet face or a fluffy fur coat can make ...

Sea otters are one of nature’s most fascinating creatures, beloved for their playful personalities and critical role in marine ecosystems. From their dense fur to their impressive tool use, these ...

From kelp forests to sea grass meadows, these charismatic predators are quietly holding parts of the coast together.

You’ve likely seen those heartwarming images of darling little sea otters floating on their backs with their tiny hands clasped together as they bob along the waves. It’s super cute of course, but why ...

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MONTEREY — On-call staff members at the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s sea otter rescue and conservation program rescued a six-month-old otter stranded on San Carlos Beach in July. She was emaciated and ...

Unlike most marine mammals, sea otters are primarily insulated by fur, not blubber. In fact they have the densest fur in the animal kingdom. Sadly that thick, resplendent coat has also given otters ...

The mother recently unexpectedly gave birth at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. — -- A wild sea otter gave the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, Calif. a pleasant surprise when she gave birth to an ...

On a remote Alaskan island, gray wolves are rewriting the rulebook by hunting sea otters — a behavior few scientists ever expected to see. Researchers are now uncovering how these coastal wolves ...

Sea otter diagnosed with asthma after being exposed to wildfire smoke. — -- A Seattle sea otter is learning to use a life-saving new toy: An inhaler. Dubbed "Mishka," the sea otter was diagnosed ...

Gray wolves are hunting sea otters. Scientists are studying how land predators adapt to ocean hunting and what this means for ecosystems.